Name: Julie Murphy
Address: 77 Kenilworth Avenue, Wishaw, ML2 7LT, GB
Telephone: +447488312784
Price range: £50.00 per session

About me

Feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed?
Do you wake up already dreading the day?
Does your mind race with worries about work, family, or things that might happen?
Do you find yourself replaying past mistakes or anticipating disasters that may never come?
Anxiety can feel like a constant hum of tension, leaving you exhausted, tense, and unable to fully enjoy anything.

Or perhaps past trauma or loss is still affecting your life—making it hard to focus, connect with others, or even get out of bed some days.
You might notice yourself avoiding people, picking fights, or withdrawing from the world.
Relationships feel strained, and you may struggle with sleep, low energy, or a lack of motivation.
Even small tasks can feel overwhelming, leaving you frustrated or disappointed with yourself.

You don’t have to live like this.

Together, we’ll

Identify what’s holding you back and why
Develop tools to manage anxiety, stress, or intrusive thoughts
Work through trauma, grief, and emotional blocks
Rebuild confidence, motivation, and joy
Restore a sense of control over your life

Whether you need ongoing support or a short-term plan, therapy is about helping you reclaim your life and reconnect with what matters most.

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
EFT, or tapping, combines gentle acupressure and psychology to release emotional blocks, reduce anxiety, and promote calm. It can be used alone or alongside therapy to enhance your progress and help you navigate challenges more effectively.

What Happens Next?
Getting in touch is simple. You can:

Call, text or WhatsApp: 07488 312784
Email me
To book a session: https://calendly.com/wishawcounsellingservice

I look forward to hearing from you and helping you take the first step towards feeling calmer, more in control, and happier.

Sessions
Sessions are available:

Face-to-face
Video call
Telephone call

I’ve written more about online sessions on my website, including tips for creating a comfortable space (think water, privacy, charger, and a quiet location).

If you still have questions, just get in touch! You can also check out the FAQ page on my website.

I aim to reply to everyone as soon as possible, Monday to Thursday. If you don’t see a response, please check your spam/junk folder, failing that please contact me again—I do reply to all enquiries.

Training, qualifications & experience

Experience

I have worked in a variety of settings outwith my private practice. My most recent role was working for a charity that specialised in working with survivors of abuse.

In the years prior to this, I have worked for other charities specialising in areas not limited to

Mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety, stress, loss & bereavement, relationship breakdowns including separation, betrayal, affairs and divorce, anger management, PTSD, gender dysphoria and sexuality.
Moderate to severe mental health issues including psychosis, dissociation, self harm and hearing voices.
Various other charities which specialise in working with survivors of sexual abuse and violence.

This experience was gained in various settings

July 2017-Present, Wishaw Counselling Service, Counsellor/Psychotherapist
Nov 2021-Oct 2022, Moira Anderson Foundation, Counsellor
Jan 2015-Mar 2019, Open Secret, Prison Development Worker/Counsellor/Psychotherapist
Oct 2012-May 2015, Time and Space, Counsellor/Psychotherapist
July 2013-Mar 2015, SAMH, Time Limited Counsellor/Solution Focused
Aug 2010-Oct 2013, Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre, Support worker, Counsellor on leaving
Nov 2013-Oct 2013, First Step Counselling Service, Counsellor
Aug 2010-May 2011, The Wynd, Counsellor

Qualifications

March 2025 - May 2025 Dr Lindsay Gibson - Certificate Program on Treating Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
November 2024 Pesi - Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and Tapping: Evidence Based, Mind-Body Treatment Approach for Anxiety, Trauma & More
June 2020, Counselling Tutor, Online and Telephone Counselling
Oct 2012 – Jun 2014, Strathclyde University, Post Graduate Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling
Aug 2010 – May 2011, Motherwell College, HNC in Counselling

Professional & Personal Development Programmes

May 2026 NCPS - Accreditation Process to become PNCPS (Acc.).
May 2025 Jo Cullen - How to Sleep Better and Why it Matters
May 2025 BACP - Counselling in NHS Talking Therapies: PCE-CfD
March 2025 Babette Rothschild - Vicarious Trauma & Compassion Fatigue: Essentials for Women Working with Trauma
March 2025 Dr Chris Irons - Using Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) for Trauma
February 2025 Windy Dryden - Single Session Therapy (SST)
June 2024 BACP - Integrating Coaching into Your Counselling Practice
January 2024 Counselling Tutor - 5 Practical Trauma-Informed Interventions for Therapists
October 2023 College of CBT - Developing Self-Acceptance With Your Client
February 2021 David Kessler – Types of Grief, Unattended Grief, Understanding Grief & Healing the 5 Areas of Grief
February 2021 Esther Perel – Growing Through Discomfort
February 2021 Zero Suicide Alliance – Suicide Awareness Training
February 2021 BACP – Working with Complex Grief
CAS Centre for Adolescent Studies – Trauma Basics for Youth Workers
January 2021 TURAS Learn NHS – Developing Your Trauma Skilled Practice
November 2020 Counselling Tutor – Bereavement awareness in Counselling
June 2020 Online Events Introduction to Working Online with Couples
June 2020 BACP – Working with Bereavement and Complex Grief
April 2020 The Foundation for Infant Loss – The Foundation for Infant Loss Training Course
April 2020 PESI - Telehealth for Mental Health Professionals: Distance Therapy Training (Digital Seminar)
April 2020 Online Therapy Institute – Moving Your Practice Online
April 2020 The OU & The BACP – How to do counselling online: a coronavirus primer
March 2020 ACT Counselling Services – Group Therapy
January 2020 Carolyn Spring - Dealing with Distress: Working with Suicide and Self-Harm
October 2019 North Lanarkshire Council – Impact of Substance use on Children & Young People
October 2019 North Lanarkshire Council – Impact of Paternal Substance Misuse During Pregnancy
October 2019 North Lanarkshire Council – Child Sexual Exploitation
October 2019 NL CPC - Getting It Right In Child Protection
September 2019 North Lanarkshire Child Protection Committee (CPC) - The Impact of Paternal Illness on CYP
August 2019 North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) - FGM, Forced Marriage & Honour-Based violence
April 2018 BACP - Julia Samuel – Grief works: Stories of life, death and surviving
April 2018 Greenwood Events - Counselling Couples and Families: A Person-Centred Approach with Charles O’Leary
April 2018 BACP - Working with critical incidents. Prepared not scared; are you ready to respond?
November 2017 Open Secret, various speakers - Wellbeing Matters. A Conference Exploring Adverse Life Experiences and the Impact on Wellbeing
June 2017 NOTA, Becky Kaufmann, Scottish Trans Alliance - Clinical Forum Sex Offender Practitioner
February 2017 Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution – Transforming Conflict, Nurturing Human Relationships
August 2016 NOTA, Dr. Chris Irons – Compassion-Focused Therapy
January 2016 - Child Protection Training
November 2015 - Crisis and Aggression Limitation and Management
June 2015 Bluebell PND Service - Understanding Ante/Postnatal Depression/Anxiety
March 2015 Strathclyde University - Non-Directive Play Therapy in Action
February 2015 Ron Coleman, & David Campbell – Reclaiming our lives: Working with Males who have experienced sexual abuse
September 2014 David Murphy - Trauma and the Therapeutic Relationship
March 2013 Rufus May – How do we heal from experiences that drive us crazy?
Jan 2012 – Mar 2012 Motherwell College - National Unit in Clinical Psychology
Sept 2010 Motherwell College - Scottish Mental Health First Aid
Jan 2010 – Mar 2010 Motherwell College - Introduction to Counselling

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Accredited register membership

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

I am trained to respond to critical incidents in the immediate aftermath of the crisis or while it is ongoing.

I work with local businesses to provide counselling to their staff.

I can work with people on a short term basis where the sessions may be limited to a specific amount.
I can also work with people in an open ended manner whereby we work until the client feels ready to finish therapy.

Please see my website www.wishawcounsellingservice.co.uk for more information or get in touch with me.

Therapies offered

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Fees

£50.00 per session

Additional information

Individuals - £50 per 50-minute session.

Please see the following link to book an appointment https://calendly.com/wishawcounsellingservice/50min

When I work

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Further information

If you have any further questions please see my website for more details or get in touch with me.

If you would like to book a session, please follow the link below

https://calendly.com/wishawcounsellingservice/50min

Published articles

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Combining therapy & EFT (emotional freedom technique) for anxiety

Discover how combining EFT and psychotherapy offers powerful, practical relief from anxiety, fear, and emotional overwhelm.

The benefits of emotional freedom techniques (EFT)

People are constantly searching for effective ways to cope with stress and anxiety. One method that has gained increasing attention is EFT.

Julie Murphy